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Although there is currently no known cure for Alzheimer's, there are treatments that can lessen its symptoms, including disorientation and memory loss, and some may even stop the disease's progression

New Alzheimer's treatment could reverse brain disease and restore memory, study finds

Summary: Apollo Health has unveiled the BrainScan Alzheimer’s disease test through Neurocode, which uses three blood tests to detect Alzheimer’s pathology, offering a less invasive and more accessible alternative to traditional methods. Key Takeaways:. Innovative Testing Method: The BrainScan test includes the high-sensitivity p-tau217 test and other neurological...

New Alzheimer’s Blood Test Available to Consumers

Medical News Today

New research has found that a protein that regulates cell repair could be a promising new target for treating Alzheimer’s disease.

Study finds possible new target for early treatment of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers have successfully reversed the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in mice with a small, synthetic peptide called PHDP5.

Peptide treatment could reverse cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease

Health Digest

The first signs of cognitive decline in an older relative could hint at a condition called dementia. One form, Alzheimer's dementia, manifests in 7 stages.

The 7 Stages Of Dementia Before Death Explained

The early signs of dementia in women include memory loss and confusion. Dementia is a collective term that describes various symptoms of cognitive decline, such as forgetfulness, confusion, and changes in behavior. It is not a specific disease but a group of conditions characterized by impairment of at least two brain functions, such as memory loss and judgment.

Early signs of dementia in women

I’ve always adored cinnamon. Its aroma warms the cockles of my heart, and its flavor makes me feel as if I’m wrapped up in an old fairy tale. However, I was floored when I reviewed some of the latest research regarding the effects of cinnamon on brain health.

Cinnamon versus brain cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and insomnia

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In a July 2023 Gallup survey, 62% of US adults reported drinking alcohol, while just under 20% of that group reported sometimes drinking more than they should. The link between alcohol consumption and brain health is a growing concern, especially considering projections that dementia rates could triple by 2050. Is alcohol part of the growing dementia problem—and if so, is the damage to your brain too far gone to try to correct?

Alcohol and Dementia: Can You Reverse Drinking’s Damage to Your Brain? Here’s an Expert Neurology Doctor’s Answer

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A SINGLE-dose nasal spray treatment could 'wash away' build ups of toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease from brain cells and improve memory, scientists say. The study - performed on mice - paves the way for new treatments against Alzheimer's and dementia, researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch said.

Single-dose nasal spray ‘washes the brain’ of toxic Alzheimer’s proteins – paving the way for breakthrough treatment

In this study, 49.5 percent of participants had taken a benzodiazepine at some point over the past 15 years. After a follow-up interval averaging 11.2 years, 13.3 percent had developed dementia. The researchers conclude, “Overall use of benzodiazepines is not associated with increased dementia risk.”. They also find, separately,...

Long-Term Use of Benzodiazepines and Dementia Risk

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Neurologist Dr. Tom Pitts told NBC News Now that President Biden shows visual symptoms of Parkinson's disease, "one of the easier movement disorders to diagnose."

Neurologist says Biden displays 'hallmark' symptoms of Parkinson's: 'Not a hard case' to diagnose

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized by tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination, the disease is primarily caused by the loss of dopamine-prod...

3 Supplements A Neuroscientist Swears By To Prevent Parkinson’s Disease: ‘Gives Your Brain The Raw Materials To Repair Itself’

Experts emphasize the need for heightened caution in the initial stages of treatment, as risks are greatest soon after starting medication. A study recently published by The BMJ finds that antipsychotic use in people with dementia is linked to higher risks of numerous severe adverse outcomes, including stroke, blood clots, heart attack, heart failure, fractures, pneumonia, and acute kidney injury, compared to non-use.

Popular Dementia Treatment Could Be Doing More Harm Than Good, According to New Study

A recent study has revealed that the use of nasal sprays has the potential to greatly enhance the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. By efficiently delivering medication to the brain, these sprays have shown promising results in improving cognitive function. Nasal Sprays Show Promise in Enhancing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment. This research...

Alzheimer's Treatment Breakthrough: Nasal Sprays Boost Brain Health, Study Suggests

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After a specialist visited the White House, speculation about Joe Biden's health swirled. Here's how Parkinson's is actually diagnosed.

How Is Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosed?

Months after actor and comedian Robin Williams took his own life in August 2014, autopsy results revealed he had a devastating disease: Lewy body dementia (LBD). Unlike Alzheimer's disease and even frontotemporal dementia, this brain disorder has tended to hide in the shadows. But work is underway to change that, says Dr. Stephen Gomperts, an assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and director of the Lewy Body Dementia Unit at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital.

What is Lewy body dementia?

The cofounder and chief scientific officer at Encoded Therapeutics shared preclinical research with the company’s AAV and miRNA platforms. “There's been a lot of exciting developments in the CNS field, especially over the past few years, with some pivotal approvals in Alzheimer disease and a lot of exciting biomarker work. So, we think that the CNS space is primed for AAV gene therapy to move into, and by establishing this knockdown platform, I think we have an opportunity to go after targets that have a lot of clinical and biological validation, but have been limited by, for various reasons, alternate modalities.”

Stephanie Tagliatela on Researching AAV for Lennox-Gastaut, Alzheimer Disease, SCN9a Pain

(HealthDay News) — Distressing dreams in middle-aged and older adults may indicate a higher risk for future cognitive decline and all-cause dementia, according to a study presented at EAN 2024, the 10th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology, held from June 29 to July 2 in Helsinki. Abidemi...

Nightmares in midlife may point to future cognitive decline, dementia

Variations in certain genes can modify the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other types of dementia. Some of the best understood variants to date are in a gene called APOE. This gene plays a role in the transport of cholesterol and other fatty molecules in the brain and body. People with a variant of APOE called APOE4 have an increased risk of developing AD dementia. In contrast, people with a variant called APOE2 appear to have some protection against developing dementia.

Gene variant slows form of inherited Alzheimer’s disease

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Montelukast oral film may help in mild to moderate Alzheimer’s

The use of Montelukast oral film, an experimental therapy being repurposed by Intelgenx to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease, led to significant improvements in patients’...

Montelukast oral film may help in mild to moderate Alzheimer’s

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